
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) issued an orange storm warning for Belo Horizonte and 814 other municipalities in Minas Gerais, valid until Friday (16), with forecasts of intense rain, winds of up to 100 km/h and hail.
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Inmet issued a weather alert for a large part of Minas Gerais due to the forecast of severe weather conditions.
The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) issued an orange storm warning in Belo Horizonte and 814 other municipalities in Minas Gerais. The announcement is valid until this Friday (16).
According to the agency, rainfall between 30 and 60 mm/h or 50 and 100 mm/day, intense winds (60-100 km/h), and hail may occur.
See the agency’s guidelines:
In case of gusts of wind, do not take shelter under trees or park vehicles near transmission towers and advertising signs;
Avoid using electronic devices plugged into the socket.
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